Julia May Hale Ross, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, in the presence of two sisters and a niece in Anaheim, California. Julia was born April 28, 1925 in Pocatello, Idaho, and was the daughter of Harold and Vera Romriell Hale. She married Norman Ross on June 29, 1943, in Pendleton, Oregon. Norman preceded her in death on March 31, 1991.
Julia is survived by her children Evelyn (John) Templar, Judi (Tom) McNeilis, Brad (Marcy) Ross, Brant (Janna) Ross, Kay (Steve) Keltner, 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, as well as her siblings Harold Hale, Verda Fae Knight, Margie Reese, and Deanna Proudfoot.
Julia was born and grew up in Idaho. She later spent substantial amounts of time in Illinois and Pennsylvania before coming to live in Richland/West Richland for 25 years. After that she moved around to live by children and other family members. Julia was an ongoing learner and constantly read books of all kinds as well as kept up with current events. Her favorites were mysteries. After her vision declined she switched to listening to audio books.
After her children grew up she started flying lessons because she wanted to see all the scenery from up high, but was disappointed when she found out the only view was straight forward. At this time she also enjoyed taking classes at Columbia Basin College.
Julia made hundreds of baby hats and later hats of all sizes for the LDS Humanitarian Center. She even made scarfs and hats for family members. She enjoyed crafts such as painting and ceramics and she also collected bird figurines and enjoyed bird watching in her neighborhoods. She enjoyed traveling and seeing different scenery because she was interested and fascinated with the world around her. She had the chance to visit the British Isles, and cruise the Hawaiian Islands and the Caribbean. She was not a fan of cooking or cleaning and always wished for a housekeeper, butler, and a cook.
She served in her church in a variety of assignments, including as president of the women’s group and also did an 18-month service mission.
The family would like to express gratitude for the love and care given to Julia by her sister, Verda Knight, and her niece, Sharon Lords, in the last six years as Julia lived with them.
Julia is survived by her children Evelyn (John) Templar, Judi (Tom) McNeilis, Brad (Marcy) Ross, Brant (Janna) Ross, Kay (Steve) Keltner, 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, as well as her siblings Harold Hale, Verda Fae Knight, Margie Reese, and Deanna Proudfoot.
Julia was born and grew up in Idaho. She later spent substantial amounts of time in Illinois and Pennsylvania before coming to live in Richland/West Richland for 25 years. After that she moved around to live by children and other family members. Julia was an ongoing learner and constantly read books of all kinds as well as kept up with current events. Her favorites were mysteries. After her vision declined she switched to listening to audio books.
After her children grew up she started flying lessons because she wanted to see all the scenery from up high, but was disappointed when she found out the only view was straight forward. At this time she also enjoyed taking classes at Columbia Basin College.
Julia made hundreds of baby hats and later hats of all sizes for the LDS Humanitarian Center. She even made scarfs and hats for family members. She enjoyed crafts such as painting and ceramics and she also collected bird figurines and enjoyed bird watching in her neighborhoods. She enjoyed traveling and seeing different scenery because she was interested and fascinated with the world around her. She had the chance to visit the British Isles, and cruise the Hawaiian Islands and the Caribbean. She was not a fan of cooking or cleaning and always wished for a housekeeper, butler, and a cook.
She served in her church in a variety of assignments, including as president of the women’s group and also did an 18-month service mission.
The family would like to express gratitude for the love and care given to Julia by her sister, Verda Knight, and her niece, Sharon Lords, in the last six years as Julia lived with them.
Julia May Hale Ross, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, in the presence of two sisters and a niece in Anaheim, California. Julia was born April 28, 1925 in Pocatello, Idaho, and was the daughter of Harold and Vera Romriell Hale. She married Norman Ross on June 29, 1943, in Pendleton, Oregon. Norman preceded her in death on March 31, 1991.
Julia is survived by her children Evelyn (John) Templar, Judi (Tom) McNeilis, Brad (Marcy) Ross, Brant (Janna) Ross, Kay (Steve) Keltner, 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, as well as her siblings Harold Hale, Verda Fae Knight, Margie Reese, and Deanna Proudfoot.
Julia was born and grew up in Idaho. She later spent substantial amounts of time in Illinois and Pennsylvania before coming to live in Richland/West Richland for 25 years. After that she moved around to live by children and other family members. Julia was an ongoing learner and constantly read books of all kinds as well as kept up with current events. Her favorites were mysteries. After her vision declined she switched to listening to audio books.
After her children grew up she started flying lessons because she wanted to see all the scenery from up high, but was disappointed when she found out the only view was straight forward. At this time she also enjoyed taking classes at Columbia Basin College.
Julia made hundreds of baby hats and later hats of all sizes for the LDS Humanitarian Center. She even made scarfs and hats for family members. She enjoyed crafts such as painting and ceramics and she also collected bird figurines and enjoyed bird watching in her neighborhoods. She enjoyed traveling and seeing different scenery because she was interested and fascinated with the world around her. She had the chance to visit the British Isles, and cruise the Hawaiian Islands and the Caribbean. She was not a fan of cooking or cleaning and always wished for a housekeeper, butler, and a cook.
She served in her church in a variety of assignments, including as president of the women’s group and also did an 18-month service mission.
The family would like to express gratitude for the love and care given to Julia by her sister, Verda Knight, and her niece, Sharon Lords, in the last six years as Julia lived with them.
Julia is survived by her children Evelyn (John) Templar, Judi (Tom) McNeilis, Brad (Marcy) Ross, Brant (Janna) Ross, Kay (Steve) Keltner, 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, as well as her siblings Harold Hale, Verda Fae Knight, Margie Reese, and Deanna Proudfoot.
Julia was born and grew up in Idaho. She later spent substantial amounts of time in Illinois and Pennsylvania before coming to live in Richland/West Richland for 25 years. After that she moved around to live by children and other family members. Julia was an ongoing learner and constantly read books of all kinds as well as kept up with current events. Her favorites were mysteries. After her vision declined she switched to listening to audio books.
After her children grew up she started flying lessons because she wanted to see all the scenery from up high, but was disappointed when she found out the only view was straight forward. At this time she also enjoyed taking classes at Columbia Basin College.
Julia made hundreds of baby hats and later hats of all sizes for the LDS Humanitarian Center. She even made scarfs and hats for family members. She enjoyed crafts such as painting and ceramics and she also collected bird figurines and enjoyed bird watching in her neighborhoods. She enjoyed traveling and seeing different scenery because she was interested and fascinated with the world around her. She had the chance to visit the British Isles, and cruise the Hawaiian Islands and the Caribbean. She was not a fan of cooking or cleaning and always wished for a housekeeper, butler, and a cook.
She served in her church in a variety of assignments, including as president of the women’s group and also did an 18-month service mission.
The family would like to express gratitude for the love and care given to Julia by her sister, Verda Knight, and her niece, Sharon Lords, in the last six years as Julia lived with them.
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